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Securing sustainable northern fisheries
This partnership supports small-scale Arctic fisheries by introducing and promoting locally harvested products to Canada’s sustainable seafood market.
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Yukon skills research and engagement
This research will examine and support Yukon as it recovers from the economic impact of COVID-19 while fostering resilience to prepare for future shocks.
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The future of food through agricultural technology
This ground-breaking research explores the potential of cellular agriculture – food created in a lab – to create a year-round supply of nutritious food and develop jobs in an exciting new field.
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Impact of remote work on engineering and technology jobs
This project will study the impact of working-from-home on new graduates, women and newcomers to Canada in engineering and technology jobs.
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Enhancing skills among persons with disabilities
Persons with disabilities can enhance their employability by acquiring professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes that match labour market needs.
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Virtual learning in Canada’s infrastructure sector
People who seek training to work in utilities in support of Canada’s critical infrastructure get the benefit of virtual learning.
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Language learning for young newcomers
BCIT students pursuing skilled jobs receive English language training and content to support them in their studies and job search efforts.
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Virtual services for career practitioners
This project is a needs assessment of career practitioners and their capacity to offer online services to vulnerable groups during the pandemic.
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Resilient newcomer women in Northwestern Ontario
Research aims to identify opportunities and barriers to full labour participation by newcomer women in the wake of COVID-19.








